State reps question controversial transmission line project
A controversial transmission line project is under scrutiny from state lawmakers who are questioning the…
Government
Government Meetings for the week of May 11, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Deadline approaching for property appraisal protests
The deadline to file property appraisal protests in Burnet and Llano counties is Friday, May…
PEC names Apprentice of the Year
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has named Benjamin Kent of the Canyon Lake district its 2026…
Exceptionally low voter turnout in Burnet County
Some governing bodies in Burnet County saw abysmal voter turnout in their recent local elections,…
Local elections results: Burnet and Llano counties
Highland Lakes area voters chose new leaders and made big decisions in Burnet and Llano…
Government Meetings: For the week of May 4, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
PEC CEO Julie Parsley steps down after more than eight years
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Julie Parsley has stepped down after more than eight…
Election Day, Saturday, May 2
Election Day is Saturday, May 2. Highland Lakes area voters in Burnet and Llano counties…
Groundwater District assessing studies for proposed quarry
A proposed 715-acre rock quarry situated on Hoover Valley Road in Burnet is still pushing…
Last days of early voting; Election Day May 2
Early voting is nearly complete for Highland Lakes area local elections. The last days to…
Government Meetings: For the week of April 27, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Government Meetings: For the week of April 20, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
PEC invites members to send thank-you notes ahead of Lineman Appreciation Day
Ahead of National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is encouraging members…
Burnet County BOPATE event, April 18
A chance for county residents to toss old batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires, and electronics…
Mayoral, aldermen candidates for Bertram City Council elections
Bertram City Council has four seats up for grabs in the upcoming May 2 election,…
TxDOT identifies Llano County transportation improvements
The Texas Department of Transportation has laid out planned infrastructure projects for Llano County, identifying…
Government Meetings: For the week of April 13, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Registration open for PEC’s free Camp Save-a-Watt program
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is hosting a free virtual camp, Camp Save-a-Watt, for elementary school students….
Burnet County steps up for landowners in transmission line filing
A massive state transmission line project is grinding forward, with all possible paths cutting through…
Government Meetings: For the week of April 6, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet County rescinds burn ban; Llano County temporarily lifts ban
Burnet County has lifted its burn ban and Llano County has temporarily lifted its burn…
Big changes in store for U.S. 281-TX 71 intersection
A $243 million overhaul to the U.S. 281-Texas 71 interchange in Marble Falls is in…
Burnet County statewide emergency alert system drill on Thursday, April 2
A statewide emergency alert system drill will be held from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday,…